Mid Wales · Wales
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Powys
We price new resin driveways (full dig-out) across Powys, from Newtown to the smaller towns, with a free survey and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £70–£110 per m²
- Postcode areas
- LD, SY, NP, SA
- Survey
- Free, no obligation

New resin driveways (full dig-out) across Powys
A new resin driveway starts from the ground up: the old surface and soft ground are dug out and taken away, a compacted stone sub-base and a binder course (usually porous asphalt or concrete) are laid, and the resin bound surface goes on top.
Because the base is new, this is also the moment to fix levels, add edging, move the drive line, widen the entrance or add channel drains, so the quote is itemised to show what each part costs.
In Newtown we can price work such as building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build and overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive.
Prices in Powys
Guide prices for Powys are based on Mid Wales rates, which are below the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
New resin driveways (full dig-out): £70–£110 per m².
As a guide, a 60 m² drive in the LD area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £4,100–£6,550, including VAT.
Planning in Powys
Wales has its own permitted development rules on the same principle: a front-garden hard surface should be porous or drain to a permeable area on the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
In Wales, new construction with drainage implications covering 100 m² or more can also need approval from the council's SuDS Approving Body (SAB). Most domestic drives are smaller than that, but larger drives and extensions are checked at survey.
Weather and working days
Mid Wales is wet and hilly, so falls, drainage and access for materials are planned at survey. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
Towns in Powys
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Powys: questions
How soon can you survey in Powys?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Is the price fixed for Powys jobs?
Yes, once the scope and specification are agreed in writing. If hidden ground conditions turn up, we explain and agree any change with you before doing extra work.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Powys?
Often, yes. Tell us where you saw it or show us a photo, and we will bring the closest blends to the survey to compare in daylight.
Other services in Powys
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- Permeable SuDS driveways
- Driveway extensions and widening
- Resin patios
- Resin garden paths
- Resin steps
- Resin pool surrounds
- Accessible resin ramps
- Excavation and sub-base
- Driveway drainage and soakaways
- Driveway edging and borders
- Dropped kerb applications
- Resin driveway repairs
- Resin driveway cleaning
- Resin driveway restoration
- Commercial resin surfacing
- Resin tree pits
- Anti-slip resin surfacing
- Footpaths and cycle paths
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Powys
Tell us about your project and we will arrange a visit.
- Base, edging and drainage priced line by line
- Real blend samples shown in daylight
- Price fixed in writing once the spec is agreed
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